R&D Engineer

Abbott; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Saint Paul, MN seeks an experienced R&D Engineer to lead system-level development for cardiac mapping and ablation. You will design, develop, and troubleshoot products from concept through launch, and mentor junior engineers.

You will coordinate with Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, and Key Opinion Leaders to translate user needs into design input, drive design reviews, manage risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across Abbott, FDA, and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor other engineers and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical and business strategy at the core team level for major system-level programs.
• Utilize multidisciplinary engineering knowledge to design, develop, and troubleshoot new cardiac mapping and ablation products.
• Provide system engineering leadership from concept through launch and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Science (preferred)

Job description

• Contribute to the technical and business strategy at the core team level for major system-level programs with a good understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Utilize multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and experience to design, develop, and troubleshoot new products specific to cardiac mapping and ablation.
• Provide system engineering leadership and take ownership for overall project success for new products from concept phase through launch.
• Work with Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, and Key Opinion Leaders to develop design input requirements from user and business needs.
• Communicate to Sr. Management, including technical presentations, status updates, and program reviews.
• Lead project-level system architecture and system behavior definition activities utilizing use case modeling and other appropriate tools.
• Help define systems and product requirements.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to solve complex problems, mitigate risks, and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
• Plan, manage, and report on overall systems integration activities, including root cause analysis and solution generation.
• Provide input into the technology and product roadmaps.
• Be a strong team player and lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Create a positive, collaborative culture amongst the technical teams while working to solve challenging engineering problems.
• Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of Abbott, FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.

Title: R&D Engineer

Location: St. Paul, MN

Duration: 12 Month's

100% Onsite

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the technical and business strategy at the core team level for major system-level programs with a good understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Utilize multidisciplinary engineering knowledge and experience to design, develop, and troubleshoot new products specific to cardiac mapping and ablation.
• Provide system engineering leadership and take ownership for overall project success for new products from concept phase through launch.
• Work with Product Marketing, Clinical Engineering, and Key Opinion Leaders to develop design input requirements from user and business needs.
• Communicate to Sr. Management, including technical presentations, status updates, and program reviews.
• Lead project-level system architecture and system behavior definition activities utilizing use case modeling and other appropriate tools.
• Help define systems and product requirements.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to solve complex problems, mitigate risks, and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
• Plan, manage, and report on overall systems integration activities, including root cause analysis and solution generation.
• Provide input into the technology and product roadmaps.
• Be a strong team player and lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Create a positive, collaborative culture amongst the technical teams while working to solve challenging engineering problems.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of Abbott, FDA, ISO, and other regulatory bodies.

Experience And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience in developing highly complex electrical hardware, software, and signal-processing based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish project goals.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering problems and mentor other engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Science (could substitute for 2 years of engineering experience).
• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Medical device experience, specifically supporting cardiac mapping and/or ablation systems.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.
• Detailed understanding of 60601 and other related electrical hardware regulations.
• Experience in managing one or more direct reports.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.